I like to take pictures of my food when I go out to eat, and I like to write reviews on my experiences. I enjoy my burgers well done, but still want them to be juicy and delicious. Burgers are not all that I eat, and I'm going to blog about whatever it is that I decide to order. I like trying new restaurants, as well as introducing friends to my favorite places. I think that good service goes a long way.

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Vinnie Van Go-Go's (Savannah, Georgia)

I lived in Savannah in the ‘90s when I was in college. Being
a student and on a budget I would always go to Vinnie Van Go-Go’s. Although I
was not yet the Foodie that I am today, I do recall them having really good
tasting slices of Pizza (that were huge) at an affordable price.

Twenty years later I returned to Savannah for a visit, and
much to my surprise and delight it was as if time had stood still… Vinnie Van
go-Go’s was exactly as I remembered and the Pizza was just as good, and still
at an extremely affordable price.

Located on the edge of City Market, Vinnie Van Go-Go’s must
be doing something right if they are still going strong after all of these
years. They have a cash only policy and have a bicycle delivery area at no
additional charge so locals can stay in and eat out.

Their menu is simple - Pizza by the Pie or the Slice,
Spinach Salads and Calzones. Toppings are extra and you pretty much build your
own.

We arrived around 10pm on a Tuesday night and the place was
packed. We did manage to get a table outside on the heated patio. They still
had the plastic awnings that they can bring down when it is really cold out.
(Can you tell that I was thrilled to be back and feeling extremely nostalgic
about this place?) The place was filled with art students and locals that were
out for a Beer. I ordered a Slice with Feta and Broccoli, and my friend ordered
his Slice with Tomatoes, Mushrooms, Spinach and Artichokes.

Our friendly waitress brought out our food in record time
and that very first bite took me back to my late teens/early twenties. It was
so good. Their Pizza has the perfect crust and I love not only how big each
slice is but also how generous they are with their toppings.

On our last day in Savannah we were
hoping to get another Slice or a Calzone from Vinnie’s before we drove back to
Florida, but were saddened by the fact that when we arrived it was about 1:30
and they didn’t open until 4pm. I guess this just means that we will have to
make a trip back at some point.

It is quite possible that I am a little biased because of my
history with this place, but I feel as though Vinnie Van Go-Go’s has the best
Pizza in the world.